The Unofficial Virgin River Cookbook: A Delicious Collection of Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Small-Town Characters
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—Kristi Carlson, author of Eat Like A Gilmore
Swoon-worthy comfort food inspired by Netflix’s hit Virgin River.
Grab a seat at the bar and get ready to enjoy some of the best food Virgin River has to offer! From the delicious kale salads and catfish dishes that made Mel a small-town convert to Paige’s beautifully handcrafted pies, The Unofficial Virgin River Cookbook brings you hearty homecooked meals and farm-to-table fare that Preacher would be proud to serve. Relive all of the anticipation, drama, laughter, and love of your favorite feel-good television series with the recipes it inspired.
Transport yourself to beautiful northern California and channel that small-town sensibility with seventy-five of the show’s most mouthwatering dishes, desserts, and drinks, including:
- Sweet Way to Wake Up Pancakes
- A Burger Worth Waiting For
- Like Old Times Lasagna
- Lobster with a View
- Death by Rhubarb Pie
- Star-Crossed Chocolate Cake
- Thirst-Quenching Triple-Citrus Lemonade
Full of heartwarming recipes and charming references to Virgin River’s most captivating residents, The Unofficial Virgin River Cookbook will make you feel right at home!
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The Unofficial Virgin River Cookbook - Dahlia Clearwater
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Design by Melissa Gerber
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Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-7474-2
eBook ISBN: 978-1-5107-7501-5
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CONTENTS
• WELCOME TO VIRGIN RIVER •
• AROUND TOWN •
Sweet Way to Wake Up Pancakes
Hard-Working Oatmeal
Recovery Potato Soup
Take a Break with Baked Brie
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Anything But Arugula Salad
Heart-Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry
Chicken Pot Pie in a Pinch
A Mean Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
Lumberjack Turkey Legs
Honey-Baked Ham Just for Hope
Baked Ribs for Busy People
Homestyle Baked Mac and Cheese
Sunday Funday Stroganoff
Speedy Lasagna
Birthday in a Poke Bowl
Helpful Houseguest Yakisoba
Lobster à la Arthur’s
Smooth-Talking Cedar-Plank Salmon and Veggies
Relaxing Oven-Baked Rainbow Trout
Small-Town Strawberry Jam
Sunshine State Fruit Smoothie
Extra Cozy Hot Cocoa
Peanut Butter Dog Treats for Tucker
• AT THE BAR •
Travel-Free Wings
Ice-Breaking Artichoke Dip
Soothing Chicken Noodle Soup
Jerk Chicken Pick-Me-Up
Bright Side Barbecue Chicken Salad
Special Spicy Duck Tacos with Cranberry Salsa
Comforting Potato and Sausage Casserole
Stock Up on Elk Stew
A Burger Worth Waiting For
Better Than Your Usual Meatloaf
One Trick Steak
Semper Fi Spaghetti and Meatballs
Hunting Party Halibut
Extra-Cheesy Tuna Melt
Grilled Catfish Worth Returning For
Keeping It Fresh Coconut Curry Soup
A Surprisingly Good Harvest Salad
Squirrel-Free Squash and Lentils Bowl
Uncompromising Veggie Quiche
Focaccia for a Midday Surprise
No Campfire Required S’mores Bars
Irresistible Panna Cotta
Thirst-Quenching Triple-Citrus Lemonade
Spill the Sweet Tea
The Classic Cosmo
Ye Olde Mulled Wine
• FROM THE BAKERY TRUCK •
Put a Danish in Your Mouth
Good Mood Scones
Apology Bear Claws
Breathe Deeply and Eat Blueberry Muffins
Packable Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Happiness Is a Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Orange-Chocolate Sweetheart Cookies
Stuck Together Sticky Buns
Don’t Knock It Coconut Cupcakes
Summery Strawberry Shortcakes
All’s Faire Apricot Almond Cake
Memory-Jogging Hermit Cookies
Strawberry Cheesecake Between Friends
Grateful Peach Cobbler
Barbecue-Ready Blueberry Crumble
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Star-Crossed Chocolate Cake
The Ingenious Espretzel
Picnic-Perfect Loukoumades
Praiseworthy Strawberry Pie
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Death by Rhubarb Pie
Old-Fashioned Apple-Pear Pie
Make Lemon Meringue Pie Out of Lemons
No Lies, Just Pecan Pie
Pie Crust From Scratch
Conversion Charts
Index
WELCOME
to
VIRGIN RIVER!
With its breathtaking scenery, heartwarming stories, and jaw-dropping drama, Virgin River has become a home away from home for millions of viewers. It’s no wonder—fresh air, good friends, and true love are easy to come by in this charming northern-California town. And incredible food is waiting for you at every bar, barbecue, and bakery truck.
The Unofficial Virgin River Cookbook is here to help you relive the show’s most memorable moments and mouthwatering meals. Enjoy a bit of baked brie and backgammon with Muriel and Doc (page 11); curl up by the fire with Jack, Mel, and a perfectly seared steak (page 65); and let yourself be surprised and delighted by Preacher’s delicious harvest salad (page 74). Just make sure you top it all off with a slice of Paige’s signature apple-pear pie (page 127). In Virgin River, there’s no problem pie can’t solve!
This delicious cookbook is so much more than a connection to your favorite fictional town and an excuse to binge-watch Virgin River all over again. Full of timeless recipes for classic comfort foods, farm-to-table favorites, and sweet treats to share with family and friends, it will become a well-worn reference in your collection. So dig in and enjoy!
AROUND TOWN
There’s nothing like the food you find around a small town. Homemade casseroles, cobblers, and other comfort foods get shared between neighbors for every occasion, from friendly visits to the annual Community Picnic. And each hearty dish is made with love, appreciation, and support—and sometimes with regret, if Hope’s in the kitchen. (She might be a curmudgeon, but she can still whip up a tasty casserole!)
SWEET WAY TO WAKE UP PANCAKES
MIX THINGS UP LIKE MEL DOES BY ADDING A LITTLE CHOCOLATE TO YOUR MORNING. Homemade pancakes are always a sweet thing to wake up to after an especially lovely date (whether or not your suitor spends the night). And they’re super simple to whip up, which means the only thing you need to worry about is whether you’re craving semi-sweet or dark.
Serves 4
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
1 cup chocolate milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup miniature semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Butter (optional)
Maple syrup (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)
1. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine. In another large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened (being careful not to over stir), then fold in the chocolate chips.
2. Preheat a lightly greased griddle or large pan over medium heat.
3. Pour the batter ¼ cup at a time onto the hot griddle. Let each pancake cook until the batter begins to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, then flip it and continue cooking until the other side is equally golden.
4. Top finished pancake stacks with more chocolate chips, butter, maple syrup, and whipped cream, if desired.
HARD-WORKING OATMEAL
CHARMAINE WILL BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU THAT CREATING LIFE IS HARD WORK, and food is fuel. These easy (and stomach-settling) overnight oats are fully customizable and can keep in the fridge for up to five days so they’re ready when you need them. Add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup for sweetness if you need it.
Serves 2
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups favorite milk
Pinch of sea salt
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